...Itaru Hashimoto's first Ichi-gun game: defensive replacement in left in the 9th on Tuesday. Prior to the game, Hashimoto took grounders hit by Tatsunori Hara at third base. Hashimoto was apparently a bit surprised since he never played third before.

...Alex Ramirez is currently on pace to hit 50 home runs and drive in 183 RBIs. Of course, he's also on pace to strike out 133 times, walk 11 times, and ground into 28 double plays.